POV: Eiran

Prince Eiran had been in love with Rëena, a year ago before they got together, when he started dating Rëena, Eiran was the happiest man in Melville. He would go out of his way to disobey his family's elders just to please her, one day the prince invited Rëena to his château to introduce her to his family in hopes that they would love her. Dating a member of the royal family is no easy task, and Rëena seemed too well accustomed, it was as if she was born into a royal family. Arriving at the château she graciously greeted Eiran's family, then he took her to give her a tour of the château, after seeing the inside of Eiran's family's château she thought to herself Wow this is magnificent it must be nice to live here. She immediately imagined herself as the new Mrs. Duke, then her eyes lit up, and a slightly wicked smile appeared on her face while daydreaming she was not paying attention to what Eiran, was saying when he called her name she quickly regained her senses and sighed Thank God he didn't see my facial expression just right now. She felt so scared when he called her name, not because it surprised her, but because she was scared to let anybody in this family especially Eiran see her awful greedy wicked smile, but to Rëena's surprise, there was someone who saw her from beginning to end and took a picture of her, she was eying the expensive decorative material with slight greed and envy.

When she realized that Eiran was calling her she quickly followed him then he said let me take you to the most extravagant and two beautiful places in this castle, he brought her to the planetarium a place he liked coming to since he was little and the balcony a place he called freedom because that balcony had the power to make him feel free from his burden, then he looked at her with his eyes filled with excitement and asked her do you know why I asked you here? She answered: Well, I'm not sure, did you want me to finally see your place, your highness? "Uh, rr hum hum" Eiran cleared his throat and then said no, silly girl I asked you here because I want my family to know who I'm in love with. Well, she already knew what he planned when he asked her to come to his place and have dinner with his family, but deep inside her, she didn't really care about whether his family knew about their relationship or not her issue, what she truly wanted him to announce her as his current companion and future Mrs. Duke, that way she could be influential and be feared by people around her, but what she truly feared was for him to fall for another woman or to be given in marriage by his family to another woman of their choice. After all, his family did not like her, because they felt that something was not right with her, but did not have solid proof of her intention, they only had that unpleasant feeling concerning Rëena. Thus, they decided to accept her, only with her around will they be able to expose her or push her to show her true colors.

As time passed while she was with Eiran, her mind was going wild she racked her brain thinking about how to make him declare her has the only woman for him, then she thought about drugging him so he could sleep with her, this is a great plan she murmured since people from the royal family extremely value pureness and if her plan works accordingly she will soon be Mrs. Duke, upon realizing that she was lost in thought Eiran posed and looked at her then asked: Oh dear what's up with you? I've been talking, but you are not listening and I heard you murmur "This is a great plan" what are you up to? Rëena is there something that you are hiding from me? Are you wondering about doing something inappropriate? After listening to him repeat what she said her body trembled, luckily for her she knows how to control her emotions, then she replied: Uhmm what? What are you even saying? When I murmured this is a great plan, I actually was thinking about your family, we both know that they dislike me, and on top of that I am poor, so I was just thinking about getting them to at least start liking me, is it wrong? For me to desire their recognition? In a soft tone, he sighed and then replied, " No, my love, this isn't wrong, but how do you intend to win them over? Well, I will try doing things that please them and be there to do as much as possible, she said. What do you think? knowing my family, I am dead sure they will purposely give you a hard time I will try my best and support you he said, she answered really? Are you serious? while putting on the cutest smile ever, with appreciation and sparkle in her eyes she said thank you so much, your highness.

There is no need to thank me after all we have been together for a year, and as a man, it is my job to support you because you're my girl, you should know that by now, or do you think that because my family doesn't like you, I must stand with them and let them have the last say is that it? Of course not! I know what kind of person you are, though you are family, I must say that your highness is different from them. That's my good girl said Eiran looking at Rëena behind him then he suddenly stop walking pausing there and staring at Rëena who was lost in thoughts and bumped into him "Aaah" "Ouch" who dare put a statue in my fiancee's chateau? She muttered without realizing that the statue in question is her so-called fiancee, her face turned pale when she looked up and saw his intense gaze and instantly apologized, please excuse my words Eiran, no I mean your highness, sorry, sorry I should not have said that. He bent down to help her up and then shot her a meaningful look, she looked at him and said Eiran, I already apologized could you please not look at me like that, even he was stupefied by his woman's boldness that he almost felt powerless, without much thinking he grabbed her wrist with his right hand and her chin with his left hand forcing her to look at him straight in the eye, he does not easily get angry in fact it's almost like Eiran, does not know how to show anger, but for some reason, Rëena successfully got on his nerve when she said "my fiancee" and her tone was so condescending, he did not want to keep thinking about what just happened; therefore he quickly suppressed his thoughts and smiled at her and said it's your highness. "UH Uh" "yes I know that" she replied and she said we are a couple and we have been together for a year is it wrong to call you by your first name? Eiran scoffed and replied "No it's not, but these are the rules of Royal families people must address us as Your Highness" no matter what or who it is except for the elders of this family. "Oh alright," I understand it is your highness then she rolled her eyes while saying this and thought "Damn it bullshit why did he almost rebuke me for such a thing, I really do not like this your highness thing, whatever if it was not for his wealth, status, and handsomeness, I would not be here. she paused then rebuked her own thoughts by saying girl you do love this man your love might not be genuine as his or as the numerous women that I do not know who have a crush on him. She thought about all of this while they were still touring the château then she stopped walking and asked may I use the washroom. He looked at her and said of course you may let me accompany you so you do not get lost, she replied no need, I saw one just around the corner, please wait for me here. Ok I will wait for you here but do not be long the dinner will be ready soon, I can already feel that they are waiting for us, "sure I will be quick" She said. When she got to the door of the washroom she carefully look around to make sure that there was no one else in sight, then she quickly took out her phone said called a man named Hamlin, when the call got connected she said, "hello, hello, oh that idiot, he replied who are you calling idiot is it me? Of course, it's you who else can it be Rëena retorted, he scoffed and said as far as I am concerned the real idiot here is you and that stupid highness of yours, I don't even know what he sees in you, she shouted angrily Hamlin, shut the **** up will you, he laughed and asked why will I shut my mouth uh? You are not the one who gave you the ability to speak, are you? I can say whatever I want because this is my mouth and you are not allowed to speak to me like this evil woman, where did you even get my number last time I check ed we are not that close. She was so angry when she heard Hamlin, talking to her like this, Hamlin, I'm not evil, please get to the point you called for something right? So just state what you want from me. Alright, I want you to introduce me to Mr. the "Man" What are you crazy, me knowing him doesn't mean that I will get involved in whatever you want from him, please Hamlin, I know that you do not like this kind of thing, but I really need you to give me a hand. 'Look Rëena you are a smart girl, although I do not like you, and do not approve of your ways of doing things just because you Eiran, I strongly advise you to forget, that idiotic idea of yours, nothing good comes from those that try, seek, or collude with Mr. "Man" for his service, believe me. I have been there and I know exactly what I am talking about, thus whether you take me seriously or not is none of my business as I have already warned you if you want his help find him on your own, but I do not want to get involved with you or him, think twice before digging your own grave. At that moment, Rëena was too shocked and angry to refute him, and she just said furiously, you useless bastard how dare you speak to me like this? I may be a bastard, and I must say that it's better than being an evil cunt gold digger he replied.What, did you say? You heard it right, Hamlin, **** you, after saying this she hung up the call and entered the washroom, she took several deep breaths, then washed her face, luckily for her she did not really need to make up since she was given a pretty face, after drying her face she started to quickly apply basic skin care and put on lipstick that Eiran had bought for her and abruptly dash out! the washroom. She started to walk where Eiran had been waiting and said hey, baby highness, upon hearing this he raised his head and said you're finally here, gosh what took you so long? What really, looking at the watch hanging on the wall of the hall she said "oh baby I only did ten minutes, yet you are saying that I took too long to come out, well I'm sorry, you're right I definitely took too long, it will not happen again, please say, something. He looked at her and curled up his thin, lips then signal her with his hand to come closer, he pinched her cheek and express himself by saying don't call me baby here, do it only when the two of us are together and as for time we wasted it was because you where doing skincare to look more attractive it's fine I understand, but this has to be the first and last time since it is not polite for the royal elders to wait for us. She answered "Yes chief of my heart" while looking at him seriously, with an amused look on her face, he slightly blushed and averted his gaze, cleared his voice, and stated let's go! they are waiting for us, she graciously put her arm in his and departed side by side to the dining room.

The atmosphere was quite lively when they entered the dining room, everybody paused and looked at them and the way Eiran, pulled a chair for her to sit. Then, grandma Allyi, looked at them and asked dear prince, may we know who is this lady sitting with us? Without sparing a glance at his grandma he responded your majesty grandma, why did ask this question when you already know the answer? I see this how do you want to answer my question? You need not call me majesty leave this title for the public. Grandson, you seem quite talkative today, is it because you got a woman with you? Eiran felt embarrassed by his grandmother's retort, he thought to himself damn it that old woman got a wild tongue, seeing that he was not answering her, she looked at him and asked the young lady who are you this brat? Rëena looked at grandma Allyi and said your majesty the most suited person to answer this question is your grandson for he is the one who invited me here, I believe that it should be him who informed you. "Eh uh" are you both trying to annoy me? said grandma Allyi, No grandma, I mean your majesty, I will give you an answer, my name is Rëena Fardoli, I was invited here by prince Eiran, because I am his girlfriend, and we have been together for a year. It is my pleasure to meet you all, I am looking forward to a lovely relationship. After, finishing her introduction, she carefully examined everybody's facial expression and she clearly saw shock written all over their faces.

Pov: Allyi

Allyi, voiced out loud " A year" and looked at Eiran who was sitting leisurely staring at his dad, what a brat you are, so all this time when you purposely disobeyed me it was for this woman? What do you see in her? Except for her beauty of course! hearing this Eiran felt greatly annoyed by his grandma and replied, she is smart and caring, grandma Allyi, scoffed and said, I see so this is what you see in her, but I don't I will have to see it before accepting this relationship, she turned back to Rëena and asked young lady what do you want from my grandson and us? I can give much more than him, if you decide to quietly walk out I can give you two golden cards and one black card this will last for a lifetime, of course, if you invest you can earn much more than you have thought.

Rëena, felt a shiver running down her spine too stunned to speak, grandma Allyi, added what you think is it not a good deal? After quickly calming herself down Rëena, decided to put on an act and laughed, she replies, your majesty seems to dislike me a lot for no reason, yes indeed your deal is tremendously good and I must say that I am tempted, but your majesty how about adding your grandson in the deal? Allyi felt threatened she did not expect to meet such a great determined, and conniving opponent. Just when she was about to answer the question that she was asked, she heard her son, Eliott, apologizing to Rëena on her behalf, she shouted" Eliott shut it now" mind your words and own business, this is between me and her, but mother we are supposed to have dinner and we have not even started because of this. Eliott disliked how his mother, told him to shut up in front of everyone, thus he got annoyed and shouted back "Enough" mother, you know the kind person I am, I seldom meddle in other people's affairs; however, this different this my son's moment and it should not be ruined like this, all I want is for everyone in this room to remain quiet and eat. Do you all understand me? They all felt scared except for Allyi, but still, she also replied, "Yes we understand your majesty" they then began to eat quietly and beautifully every single one of them focused on the food until they were filled; however, grandma Allyi, was not done yet, she will keep on challenging their guest while waiting for dessert, she was thinking exactly about what to say that could call on suspicion about Rëena, just as she was thinking, Hamlin's name popped up in her head like a light bulb, but she refrained herself, from talking about it because she needed more evidence after all the video that recorded her speaking on the phone did not properly catch on the whole conversation. Just then, she received a picture and short video of her grandson's girlfriend, she knew that there was not enough evidence, but still she wanted to use what her granddaughter sent, she texted her granddaughter back it says thanks! Allya, you truly are the best with emoji kisses at the end.

 Then, Allya, replied it's no biggie granny, but this is not solid proof I only sent it to you because you are like me, I know the kind of person you are and your ability to distinguish people's personality, I trust your judgment on this do not make more trouble and please do not involve me in this, otherwise, big brother will be mad at me. Humph! you are such a coward, you only like to do these kinds of things behind people's backs, hon you should be more daring come on it's an order I know you got a temper there, just be you said Allyi, granny! stop it please you know I don't like this,.... hon what are you getting mad for I am only stating the truth, but it's fine I will not talk about it anymore, Allyi responded and the conversation stopped there. Earlier when Allya, mentioned Allyi's ability, and said "You are like me" She meant that she has the same, but slightly different character as her granny and that she also has the same ability as Allyi, but also possesses other abilities, like seeing fragments of the future, as for the rest she still needs to discover it, just like some people are born special, this royal family is more than special they are favored by the almighty himself, and the secret to these abilities undoubtedly lies in their unique DNA.

One hour and a half later

A few servants came out of the kitchen with the desserts, they put them carefully on the table and waited on either side of the large table to see if anyone needed to be served or if the young troublesome quadruplets needed to be fed To their surprise big sister Allya, waves to the maids that she got this and they can leave, she also did it because she knew her grandmother was about to make a fuss that would leave the couple speechless and since it is a family affair, it is not good for the maids to see such a scene. Grandma Allyi, cleared her throat and said grandson, you brought us a guest today yet, you did not properly introduce your guest to us uhh where are your manners, is this what young people do in our time? Anyway, that woman isn't that important, is she? After she said that everyone looked at her as she chewed the delicious cake everyone looked at her with shock because they knew what was coming.

When she felt people's gaze on her she slowly raised her and asked what are you looking at? Mother! why are you deliberately trying to make my son's guest feel uncomfortable? Can we please eat in peace? Eliott, what are you talking about? I have not done anything serious did I? I only proposed to her money because that is what she's after, but she will not tell truth, besides I asked my grandson a question so he should answer it shouldn't he? Yes, you are right granny, your highness my brother will answer so please calm down said Allya. Are you all done? Asked Eiran, yes we are obviously duh! said Allyi, this is more like it everyone please focus on me and on what it is I am about to say, the woman I brought here today is my woman, her name is Rëena Fardoli, she is my companion and we have been together for a year, she is the one I love and yes, grandma all this time I disobeyed you was not because of her, but because I love her and in the near future she will be new Mrs. Duke, so everyone present here should respect her.

It was obvious that Eiran, said these things to get back at his grandma when he recalled hearing Rëena, calling him "Fiancee" he did not like it then, but now he thought that this was a good opportunity to say such a thing, and see how is grandma would react, while hearing this Rëena could not hide her joy and her blushing face, she looked at him with affection and reached out her hand to stroke his. In their lovey-dovey act, they heard someone laughing and it was Allyi, her laugh was so loud and evil that some maids could hear her, she chocked on her own laughter and said, wow my grandson, is so full of himself, brat do you really think that you can marry this woman on my watch? Not only that but don't tell me you have forgotten the promise you made to your mother a few years ago, do you need me to remind you with words or proof? You choose because either way, this is going to hurt like a shot in the head. The couple was so shocked that they did not notice Allyi's right-hand woman who was bringing the written agreement proof, majesty here is the document you asked to be taken from your office, said Tallia, I appreciate you bringing the document, would you mind please, honoring me by reading everything written in this paper out loud, asked Allyi. Yes, your majesty, it would be my pleasure to read it out loud. Tallia then cleared her voice and said everyone present here please concentrate on what I am about it to read just like her majesty ordered.

10 mins later

My dear, sweet boy Eiran, I apologize sincerely for doing this to you, I know that you will not be happy with this and that this will make you feel like I have taken advantage of your innocence because you were still young and had no knowledge of this and of what had happened between me and my friend. Please forgive me, I never wish for this to happen, but going back in the past many years ago, my best friend did something inappropriate to me, I cannot mention what she did on this piece of paper because this is not something that should be written, I have already instructed your grandma or dad to tell you the truth about what had happened and why I agreed with my friend's proposal. You must marry, Amaya she is a kindhearted person, I know that it will not be easy because you no longer know each other, but with time you will get to know her again and genuinely fall in love with her, remember love is always there where we cannot see. From the bottom of my heart, I wish my big baby boy well, and everyone in the family.

EIRAN's ********* signature on the agreement.

After, Tallia, finished reading the agreement out loud. Eiran felt his heart sink to his stomach he was too shocked by the news and especially by the fact he could not remember this at all. He suddenly, snatched the agreement from Tallia's hand and started reading it again, his face turned slightly pale and he felt weak, then he asked "Is it too late for me to refuse this marriage?" Me and her already, have grown apart so what's the point in getting married now? As the future king of Melville, I hereby state that I will not marry her, I strongly disagree with this arranged marriage, regardless of what had happened between my mother and her friend, their affairs do not concern me so why should suffer the consequences of someone else's wrongdoings. Besides, I was young at that time so even if there is my signature on this agreement paper, I repeat again that I oppose this marriage, after saying what was on his mind Eiran, stood up to leave but he was stopped by his grandma. Stop right there grandson, I will answer your questions! "It is indeed too late for you to refuse this marriage" You haven't been crowned yet, right this means that I still hold power and as the Queen, I hereby declare in the name of this agreement in my hand, you must fulfill this promise and that is one of the most important rules of this royal family, you are no longer a boy, you are now a man and as a man and future king if you still want the throne you need to take responsibilities and know how to fulfill your promises because it is the way of a King worthy of his name. I know that you do not want to hear what I am saying right now, and it feels like I am only doing this to get at you or because I want to teach you a lesson, but no I am only telling the truth because having being a Queen for many years, gave a good understanding of how things work and how arduous it is for us royals because we must always be responsible when we have to and fulfill our promises when we have to, this is how we set good examples first in the family then in society.